Total births
79
Unisex name · since 2021
Nabi
Nabi has 79 recorded births since 2021 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5020
- among girls today
- 79
- born since 2021
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
79 babies have been named Nabi since 2021, making it today's #5020 unisex name.
Nabi has 79 recorded births among girls since 2021, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5020 as of the latest data, more common than 72% of girls, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2021 to 2025.
- #5020 among girls today
- 79 born since 2021
- 2020s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nabi is currently the #5020 unisex name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 79 born since 2021, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5020
- among girls today
- 79
- born since 2021
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Nabi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5020
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Nabi was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
27 babies were named Nabi in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Nabi compares
79 21th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nabi's all-time total is 79% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nabi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 79 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nabi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nabi's full recorded timeline at 2023, 78% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 22% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2021, with just 8 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2024 peak of 27 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nabi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#5,020
Active since
2021
Nabi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2021–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Nabi popularity over time - boys
36 total births recorded since 2008 (Nabi as boys' name)
Nabi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Nabi's strongest decade.
79 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Nabi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2020s
2020s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 79 births (100% of all-time use).
Nabi by state
Where Nabi concentrates geographically, total births since 2021
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 13 | 16.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 12.7% |
California share of Nabi's total US births 16.5%
Even split
13 of 79 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nabi? ▼
Since 2021, Social Security records show 79 babies named Nabi. Today it holds rank #5020 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 27 births.
When was Nabi most popular? ▼
Nabi was most popular in the 2020s decade with 79 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Nabi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nabi are California (13 births), Texas (10 births).
Is Nabi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nabi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 79 births, and as a boy's name it has 36 births.
How long has the name Nabi been used? ▼
Nabi has been recorded in Social Security data since 2021, spanning 5 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nabi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nabila, Nabiha, Nabeeha, Naba, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nabi's data
- California records the most Nabis (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nabi
Nearby Names Like Nabi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nabi
Nabila Girl
#6469 763 births
Nabiha Girl
#6503 651 births
Nabeeha Girl
#11607 278 births
Naba Girl
#9901 271 births
Nabilah Girl
93 births
Compare Nabi side by side: Nabi vs Nabila Nabi vs Nabiha Nabi vs Nabeeha
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2021–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nabi: #5020 Unisex Name - 79 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nabi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nabi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.